• Super and diesel prices reduced to ease pressure on households and businesses
• Move follows earlier pledges to lower energy costs amid IMF discussions
• Fuel remains among the most expensive in WAEMU despite the latest cuts

The prices of super gasoline and diesel in Senegal have been reduced since Saturday, December 6, 2025, according to a government statement issued the same day. The measure aims to strengthen household purchasing power, support economic operators, and improve transparency in fuel price setting.

The price of super gasoline has fallen from CFA990 per liter to CFA920, while the price of diesel is now CFA680 per liter, down from CFA755. “The prices set are ceilings. Distributors are therefore authorized to charge lower prices, in strict compliance with current regulations,” the statement said.

This move follows Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko’s announcement last October of upcoming reductions in electricity and fuel costs, at a time when the country faces strong pressure on public finances and is engaged in discussions with the IMF for a new financing program. The institution had urged the government to gradually reduce energy subsidies, which weigh heavily on the budget. In response, the government said it intends to redirect spending toward productive sectors without increasing debt.

For several years, Senegal has introduced various measures to support citizens’ purchasing power. These include regularly covering essential goods and lowering the cost of key staples such as oil, sugar, and rice. Regional commissions were also established in 2025 to regulate rent.

Under the 2026 initial finance law, the allocation for the Ministry of Energy, Petroleum, and Mines is more than CFA130 billion ($231 million), a 9 % decrease compared with the previous year.

Even with the new price of CFA920 for a liter of super gasoline, Senegal remains one of the WAEMU countries where fuel costs are highest.

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